Ford 1997 Contour Manual page 14

Standard Cluster
The following warning lights and gauges are on the standard
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. The following sections
detail what each of these indicators means.
Indicator Lights and Chimes
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is
turned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2
minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the light is on or
the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn
off.
If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition is
turned to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime
will turn on.
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